1 . These years traveling abroad is becoming more and more popular with ordinary Chinese people. If you want to enjoy such a wonderful travel, your travelling abroad truly requires the most careful of preparations.     1     This is a short list of some necessary things you should not forget to bring as you fly to a foreign land.

Passport. First, be sure to bring your passport along with several copies of it. Accidentally losing your passport can be a difficult experience you should always try to avoid. You may keep digital copies of this important document for backup purposes, too.     2    

Guidebook. Staying in an unfamiliar place doesn’t have to be a headache with the help of a nice guidebook. This one provides you with maps and information you can use as you move from one place to another.

Extra clothes. While travelling, “lightly” is always highly recommended; never make the mistake of bringing lesser than what you actually need.     3     This is a safety precaution that you can do to make sure that you have something to wear just in case your luggage is unknowingly lost.

Medicines. Make it a point to take good care of your health while you are away. Bring enough medicines because some of them may not be available outside your country.

    4    .For example, you should get as much information as you can about the country such as its local laws, culture, weather conditions, and more. This will allow you to fit in and make any necessary adjustments.     5     That’s because they’re very attractive to thieves. The same rule applies to devices such as cameras, smart phones, laptop computers and others.

A．Bringing cash is also must.

B．And when going outdoors, try not to wear expensive jewelry.

C．Also, try researching about the safety of the specific area you will visiting.

D．What’s more, you may consider putting your extra clothes inside your carry-on.

E．Whether you’re a tourist or businessman, there are certain things you must keep in mind.

F．That way, you’ll have no problems returning to your country once your trip is over.

G．Besides these must-haves, you also have to obey certain precautions to avoid any problems.

4 . It’s hard to imagine that just 25 years ago, Berlin was a city split (分开) into two by the Berlin Wall. I’ll never forget how people were excited as the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. Since then, Berlin has become one of the coolest cities in Europe. Here are the main reasons why I think Berlin is cool.

It’s affordable. Berlin has cheap hotels and everyday objects. You don’t have to worry about spending too much money when visiting Berlin.

It has fantastic festivals. Berlin knows how to give parties, and there is a festival here every month of the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Berlin International Film Festival.

It has great architecture (建筑设计). Berlin has beautiful architecture of its own. The Brandenburg Gate, built in the 18th century, is one of the city’ s most famous buildings, symbolizing more than 200 years of history. The TV Tower is as good as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the London Eye.

The art scene is flourishing (繁荣). Berlin is a city of living art. Artists are allowed to create works of art on the sides of buildings.

If you want to visit an affordable European city with culture and lots of colors, Berlin is the place to be. What are you waiting for? Get to Europe’s coolest city before everyone else discovers it.

1. The underlined word “affordable” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese.

A．可利用的	B．可触及的
C．付得起的	D．用得住的

2. How often is there a festival in Berlin?

A．Once a week.	B．Twice a week.
C．Once a month.	D．Twice a month.

3. What’s the TV Tower famous for according to the passage?

A．Its color.	B．Its history.
C．Its location.	D．Its architecture.

4. What does the writer think of Berlin?

A．He can’t stand it.	B．He thinks it’s boring.
C．He doesn’t mind it.	D．He thinks it’s cool.

5 . Tips for healthy trips

Taking a few health precautions (预防措施) when traveling could keep you from taking an unwanted trip to the doctor. That's the advice from experts who say travelers can be at particular risk for a number of health problems. Try these tips:

Plan to stay healthy. If you will be traveling outside your country, talk with a travel medicine specialist before hitting the road.     1     Ask about health conditions and disease outbreaks in the country you plan to visit and find out if any vaccinations are required before you travel.

    2     Time spent on a plane or in the car can cause your eyes to feel uncomfortable, as can traveling between climates. Symptoms such as burning eyes also affect sight and damage eye tissue if left untreated.     3    

Pack your pills. If you are taking some medicine, be sure to take enough with you to cover a long trip.     4     If you are driving or flying, be sure to keep the medicine in a place that gives you easy access.

Drink up. Travelers often become dehydrated (脱水的) because they simply forget to drink water.     5     If you are traveling with your family, be sure kids drink enough water as well.

So, it is important to consider your health needs before traveling

A．Watch your eyes

B．Wash hands often

C．Get plenty of rest and take some time to relax.

D．So it's better to pack eye drops when you travel.

E．Doctors generally recommend bringing an extra week's worth.

F．Pack a few extra bottles in your bag and drink every half hour.

G．Some governments also provide health information for people traveling abroad.

7 . Austin Children’s Museum

This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.

Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, 12:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: 512-4722499

Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos (名家).

Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 p.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213

Phone: 718-7354400

Children’s Discovery Museum

This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with streets lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.

Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.

Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110

Phone: 408-2985437

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium (additional fee), the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits.

The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.

Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

Phone: 317-3343322

1. Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?

A．Austin Children’s Museum.	B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
C．Children’s Discovery Museum.	D．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

2. If you want to see how pumps can move water through a reservoir system, you should visit the museum in _______.

A．Texas

B．New York

C．California

D．Indiana

3. After entering the museum you need to pay an additional fee to see _______.

A．the Center for Exploration	B．the Space Quest Planetarium
C．the Global City exhibit	D．Waterworks

4. Which of the following is not exhibited in Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?

A．culture

B．history

C．explorations

D．special events

5. The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.

A．ask adults to visit museums

B．compare some museums and decide which one is the best

C．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children

D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners

8 . Better China Trip aims to be a bridge for you in China. Whether you are here on business or simply for sightseeing, we offer you a city-to-city transportation, tour guide, and interpreter service. We can also try to assist you in answering any questions you might have with your business in China. For sightseers, we aim to ensure you see the highlights of any particular city or location you want to visit. You can either research your trip by yourself and bring us a preferred itinerary, or make use of our expert local knowledge to suggest one to you. You’d better discuss it with us before you start out; simply email or ring us up. You can also register your personal information, and book any service you need. The following are our services that you can order.

We have Beijing car rental, Beijing van(货车) rental, and Beijing driver services. Better China Trip provides car rental services in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi’an, Guilin, etc.

Services available:

1. Car, van and bus rental for business/shopping/sightseeing.

2. Translators and interpreters from Chinese to English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, etc.

3. Beijing airport transfers(pick-up and drop-off).

4. Hotel and air or train tickets booking.

5. Tour guides& services for the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, etc.

6. Tickets booking for Kungfu shows, magic, Peking Opera, etc.

7. Health care: traditional Chinese massage(按摩), foot massage, body massage.

8. Experiencing local Beijing Hutong life by tricycle.

Contact us:

You can visit our website at: www.betterchinatrip.com.

Tel: 010 84026538(within China); 008610 84026538(outside China);

Email: bctrip01@gmail.com

MSN(Microsoft service Network):bctrip01@gmail.com

1. Whom will Better China Trip serve mainly?

A．The citizens who live or work in Beijing.

B．Whoever has language difficulty in China.

C．Whoever travels or does business in China.

D．The athletes coming to Beijing for big games.

2. What does the underlined word “itinerary” probably mean?

A．Living condition.

B．A plan for a journey.

C．A perfect working plan.

D．A shopping arrangement.

3. When is the best time for you to contact the service company?

A．Before you set out.

B．When you arrive in Beijing.

C．When you have any trouble.

D．After you start your travel.

4. With the help of the company you can get the service of _______.

A．getting a passport to go abroad

B．tour guides who speak many languages

C．driving you to any place at any time

D．getting the tickets to a Kungfu show

5. We can learn from this passage that _______.

A．this passage probably comes from a car magazine

B．you can visit places of interest with expert tour guides

C．you can ride a tricycle to any tourist attraction in Beijing

D．Better China Trip only provides car rental services in Beijing

10 . There’s no better way to get to know someone than to travel with them. You see people at their best, and you see them at their worst. If your potential partner sounds like any of the following, maybe rethink that big trip.

The OCD Freak

They’ll have lists of places to visit and a route so full that you won’t have time to breathe. Don’t even try to mess with their timetable or you will face their burst of anger. They are sure to be angry if things don’t go exactly to plan.

The Tightwad

“Twenty bucks? Yeah, I don’t know.” You get a sinking feeling the first time you hear a sentence like that, when you realize your travel partner has short arms and long pocket. Different travelers have different budgets, sure—but there are also people out there who just seem allergic to spending money.

The Faffer

You watch them getting ready in the morning, and you estimate how long it will be before they’ll be set to go. You think they need to put their shoes on, they need to pack a few things in their bag—should be out the door in 10 minutes. And yet, half an hour later, you’re still there sitting on the bed while they wander about the room picking things up and putting them down again, remembering things they’ve forgotten, deciding to change their outfit.

The Whinger

This is the worst. Whingers seem determined to have a bad time when they travel, no matter where they go. They seem to be able to focus on the one thing that might not have gone smoothly and make a big deal out of it. A good travel experience is all about having the right attitude, and whingers definitely do not have it.

1. If you are going to travel with an OCD freak, you will probably ________.

A．visit all the places you want	B．need to make your own plan
C．hurry from one place to another	D．lose your temper at your partner

2. When your travel partner is a faffer, it’s possible that he will ________.

A．forget some important things	B．waste a lot of time packing things
C．have you waiting half an hour at most	D．be prepared for the trip in the morning

3. Who might be the last companion you want to travel with?

A．The OCD Freak

B．The Tightwad

C．The Faffer

D．The Whinger